Chapter 226 No Ability
As soon as Xiao Jingheng said this, the smile that had not yet appeared on Concubine Chen's face was immediately stopped.
She persuaded Xiao Jingheng to reduce Concubine Ying's power because she couldn't stand Concubine Ying's constant clashes with her. She wanted to use this incident to make Concubine Ying fall as well, instead of letting Xiao Jingheng transfer the power to Song Zhao.
So she immediately said:
"Your Majesty, Concubine Yi has only been in the palace for a short time, and she is weak in character. I am afraid that she will hesitate in many matters, and I am powerless. How about..."
"That's why I asked her to learn more from you." Xiao Jingheng interrupted her calmly, "Managing the affairs of the harem requires a combination of firmness and flexibility, and kindness and power. I think Yipin's personality complements you. In addition, you are pregnant, and I don't want you to work too hard alone."
Concubine Chen didn't hear a word of what she said.
When she heard Xiao Jingheng say that he was reluctant to let her work too hard, the sharpness in her eyes faded a little.
At this time, Song Zhao also said in panic:
"I think what the Imperial Concubine said is very true. I am really not up to the task. How about... Your Majesty continue to let the Imperial Concubine Ying assist in the affairs of the six palaces? Or... Imperial Concubine Yun has served the Emperor for many years, so I think she can share the burden with the Imperial Concubine."
Xiao Jingheng had just stripped Concubine Ying of her right to assist in managing the six palaces. As the king never jokes, it is impossible for her to have this right again.
As for Concubine Yun... Xiao Jingheng felt annoyed when he heard the name. Not punishing her was already a reward. Why would he give her such an honor?
After a night of noise, Xiao Jingheng was also tired.
He didn't want to say anything more, just left a sentence,
"That's how we do it."
Then he returned to Chaoyang Palace.
After he left, Song Zhao followed Concubine Chen and left Chenggan Palace with her.
Before getting into the sedan chair, Concubine Chen turned her head and gave Song Zhao a cold look.
Seeing Song Zhao bowing to her respectfully, she said unhappily:
"All the benefits have fallen on your head, so just laugh secretly!"
Song Zhao whispered, "Your Highness, you have misunderstood me. I have no such intention."
"Oh." Concubine Chen sneered, "If you don't mean it, go back to the emperor the next day and tell him that you are stupid and can't learn these things, and ask him to withdraw his order. Otherwise, don't act so hypocritical in front of me!"
After saying this, Concubine Chen didn't even look at Song Zhao again, and was helped into the sedan chair and left.
Song Zhaoze bowed respectfully towards her departing figure.
But at this moment, the panic on her face disappeared completely.
Then a cool smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
After returning to the palace that night, Yunshan filled a basin with warm water mixed with jasmine juice and carefully cleaned Song Zhao's delicate fingers.
Xiao Fuzi slipped into the small kitchen and took a peeled onion, smiling and saying:
"Onions are the best for removing the smell of goat. Why not add some to the water basin?"
"Go away! Don't make trouble!" Yunshan waved his hand at Xiao Fuzi with a look of disgust, "The smell is pungent, take it away! Don't choke the queen again."
Song Zhao couldn't help but smile when he saw the two of them bickering without any rules.
The smell on her hands now was not from the cotton core of the doll.
On the contrary, the strong smell on the cotton core should have come from her hands.
Long before she rushed to Chenggan Palace to watch the excitement, she had already instructed Xiao Fuzi to put a handful of mutton fat powder in her pocket.
When Concubine Chen and Concubine Ying started arguing about whether to burn the rag doll, Song Zhao dipped some oil powder and walked forward to cut the rag doll in half, letting the mutton smell of sheep oil stick to the cotton core.
She moved very quickly, and was not afraid of being discovered.
After all, she had cut the doll herself, so it wasn't impossible to say that the smell of the cotton core was on her hands.
Song Zhao knew from the beginning that with Ruchang's stupid brain, she would most likely fail to plot against Concubine Ying.
Instead of doing that, it would be better to take advantage of Xiao Jingheng's suspicion and throw the dirty water on Concubine Ying personally.
This method was originally planned from the moment Song Zhao learned that Ruchang was slapped by Concubine Ying:
First, he pretended to care about Ru Changzai, telling her that Ying Fei was powerful, and unless Ying Fei herself made a mistake that angered the emperor, Ru Changzai would have to endure being under someone else;
Then let Rong Yue remind Ru Changzai indirectly, telling her that Concubine Chen is favored and powerful. If Concubine Ying offends Concubine Chen, then Xiao Jingheng will definitely punish Concubine Ying severely. Then let Rong Yue mention the witchcraft unintentionally to lead Ru Changzai to think about that matter.
As usual, once you fall into the trap, you must first get the birth date of Concubine Chen.
The birth date and horoscope that Concubine Chen left for the Ministry of Internal Affairs was originally a fake.
This deliberate mistake was Song Zhao's special opportunity for Concubine Ying to fight back.
If Concubine Ying fought back, Song Zhao would use the excuse that Concubine Chen's name was written on the doll and cut off the piece of cloth with her name written on it.
When the cotton core was turned out, she took the opportunity to apply sheep oil powder on it and placed it on the charcoal basin next to Concubine Ying.
The temperature of the charcoal basin was high, and the smell on the cotton core evaporated quickly, so Ying Fei could smell it quickly.
Moreover, Concubine Ying was an impulsive person. Once she smelled the mutton smell, she would naturally tell Xiao Jingheng about it without hesitation.
With Xiao Jingheng's suspicion, he would definitely suspect that Concubine Ying was the one who directed and acted out this matter herself.
Song Zhao knew very well that in Xiao Jingheng's mind, nothing could be more important than state affairs.
As long as the Mongolian tribe and the Adahu tribe are still useful to Qi Dynasty, Xiao Jingheng will not severely punish Ru Changzai and Ying Fei.
So even if Xiao Jingheng had some guesses, he would not delve into the matter.
There is a high probability that he will directly pin the blame on Ru Changzai and give her a light punishment.
And now, it is the key point of this move.
Hasn't Concubine Chen been watching from the side the whole time?
This matter concerns the heir in her belly. Xiao Jingheng indulged Ru Changzai lightly. Concubine Chen must be unhappy.
Besides, she already disliked Concubine Ying, so she would definitely ask Xiao Jingheng to use this incident to deprive Concubine Ying of her power to assist in managing the six palaces, in order to curb Concubine Ying's arrogance.
Xiao Jingheng was already suspicious of Concubine Ying. As long as Concubine Chen said this, Xiao Jingheng would definitely take advantage of the situation and seize the real power from Concubine Ying.
Then the benefits will naturally fall on Song Zhao.
When Song Zhao washed her hands, Xiao Fuzi couldn't help but exclaimed as she served her the tonic:
"Your Majesty, you have thoroughly understood the personalities of Ru Chang Zai, Ying Fei, Gui Fei, and even... the Emperor. The power to assist in managing the six palaces should also fall into your hands."
Song Zhao smiled sweetly, "What people want is their weakness. As usual, she was eager to overthrow Ying Fei and no longer be tortured by her;
Ying Fei's desire was that she was anxious to convict Ru Changzai, which was why she acted so radically in front of the emperor;
Concubine Chen's desire is to deprive Concubine Ying of her power to assist in the management of the six palaces, so that she can monopolize power;
As for the Emperor...all he was thinking about was weighing the pros and cons of the previous dynasty and the advantages of the concubines' maternal families.
Once a person has desires, he or she has weaknesses that can be exploited."
Xiao Fuzi also smiled and said, "It is precisely because your Majesty has no desires that she cannot be easily controlled by others."
"You are wrong. Everyone has desires, and I am no exception."
Song Zhao took out a silver pole with a smile and fiddled with the wick of the candle that was about to go out.
"But if they want to find my weakness, they must first be able to know what my desire is."
The candlelight flickered, dancing on Song Zhao's beautiful face.
She slowly raised her eyes, raised her eyebrows slightly at Xiao Fuzi, and said with a smile:
"But do you think they have the ability to do this? Hmm?"
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